Daily Briefing: Harsher penalties for construction safety violations; Gov't urged to review HDB's studio apartment scheme

And SIBOR up 115% from last year's low.

To improve safety conditions at construction sites and ensure that rules are consistently followed, the government will introduce tougher penalties against companies who flout safety regulations starting from 1 July this year, reported the media. View more here.

As the government ramps up building two-room HDB flats, property experts are urging authorities to review the studio apartment scheme, revealed media reports. View more here.

The Singapore Interbank Offered Rate (SIBOR) continues its upward movement on Monday (9 March) as the greenback maintains its strength against the local currency. View more here.

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